Hossein Hosseini: An Iranian goalkeeper was penalized for quickly hugging a female fan without hijab during a league match.
Goalkeeper Hossein Hosseini, who plays for top Iranian club Esteghlal, was also slapped with a whopping £3,800 fine.
In a recent development that has made the headlines, Iranian goalkeeper Hossein Hosseini, has sparked controversy over a gesture to die-hard fan on the pitch.
The Esteghlal captain and goalkeeper was penalized for his approach towards a female fan.
The incident in question occurred during Esteghlal's 1-0 victory against Aluminum Arak on April 12, when a female fan's hijab slipped, prompting her to approach the pitch.
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According to the viral video footage, Hosseini, 31 attempted to reach a female fan who had approached the side of the pitch.
The woman's ponytail became visible as her hijab reportedly slipped off during an encounter with security.
Hosseini intervened, signaling for security to step back as there was no threat apparent.
He promptly embraced her, defying Islamic laws concerning contact between genders, and softly tapped her shoulders, before security intervened again and removed the goalkeeper.
The Esteghlal player, who has made 11 appearances for the Iranian national team, was eventually escorted off the pitch amid a minor scuffle.
In response, some fans hurled objects at the security personnel as they led Hosseini away, while also applauding both him and the fan as they exited the pitch.
Reports suggest that spectators remained visibly agitated, chanting "shame on you" at the security personnel who remained on the field.
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